The Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello Circuit has just been given the 2011 IRTA "Best Grand Prix" award. It is the fifth time Mugello has been given the award since it started hosting MotoGP races in 1976.
Nearly 85,000 people attended the Gran Premio d'Italia TIM at the Mugello Circuit on July 3rd last year to see Jorge Lorenzo capture his second victory of the season.
"I consider this award recognition of Italian excellence around the world," said track CEO Paolo Poli. "This is proof that Italy is able to answer – with the strength of tradition and innovation – to global challenges defining this difficult historical period. The Italian Grand Prix will remain the most important event of our sporting calendar in years to come. In addition, we will continue our positive relationship with Dorna and IRTA, whose professionalism has allowed motorcycle racing to be more successful and popular than ever."
Here's a look at some of the action from the Italian Grand Prix.
"The best Grand Prix is voted by the teams, and the teams talk to the riders, mechanics and press officers," said IRTA President Herve Poncharal. "So it's not only the track, it's everything, how everybody feels about the Grand Prix and how everybody feels at home there. So I'm personally very happy that they've won it for the fifth time. I'm delighted to think we're going to go back there quite soon and this is well-deserved."
